12.8 miles
Distance
1,994 ft
Climb
-1,991 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
6,862 ft
Altitude min
6,862 ft
Altitude start
6,864 ft
Altitude end
-44%
Grade max
53.3%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
5,154 ft
Distance flat

Pete Winward Parking lot, Take Pete Winward Road to Sheephearders Trail, Ride up Sheepnhearders to Kunz Flats, Take Kunz Flat to Rock Springs and then up Rock Springs to Santaquin Canyon Road. Take the Road to Nebo Loop road and then to Frank Young Canyon Road, Take Frank Young Canyon Road to The Frank Young Canyon Trail (It will be to the left from the dirt double track road, it can be easy to miss). Follow Frank Young Canyon Trail to Rock Springs Trail, Take Rock Springs to Jones Ranch, Follow Jones Ranch Back to Nebo Loop Road, and take the Road back to the parking lot.

Detailed Description
Pete Winward - Loop is a 13 mile popular expert route located near Payson Utah. This mountain bike primary route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,994 ft with a max elevation of 8,605 ft then descends -1,991 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    13 miles
  • Altitude min
    6,862 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,862 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,864 ft
  • Climb
    1,994 ft
  • Descent
    -1,991 ft
  • Grade max
    -44%
  • Grade min
    53.3%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    5,154 ft

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